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Margate City, NJ

Margate City, NJ.

Population: 5,234 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Margate City, NJ is $1.14M — up 12.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.11M after a median 89 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,720/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.14M

Typical home value

+12.2%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.14M
1-year appreciation
+12.2%
3-year appreciation
+28.6%
5-year appreciation
+66.6%
10-year appreciation
+137.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.14M
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.11M
Median list price
$1.39M
Median price per sqft
$745
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
+3.6%
Days to pending
86 days
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,720/mo
1-year rent change
+27.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,567/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,899/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,578/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.1 : 1
Schools include
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, William H. Ross III School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3,141
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Price Landfill (6.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
260
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,715
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,433

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (8 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Dix Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$7,231
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,577
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
759

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Margate CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.14M$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$1.11M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,720/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,231$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Margate City, NJ?
$1.14M.
What is the median sale price in Margate City, NJ?
$1.11M.
How long do homes take to sell in Margate City, NJ?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Margate City, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,720/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Margate City, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, lightning.
Is Margate City, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Margate City, NJ. 3,141 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Margate City, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Margate City, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Margate City, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Margate City, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Margate City, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 18.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Margate City, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Margate City, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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